Thai Chi

Tai Chi Chuan was developed in China during the Tang Dynasty, about a thousand years ago. It derived from the three philosophies of Chinese culture; Taoism , Confucianism and Buddhism. Each of these three philosophies have their own way or path to achieve enlightenment. The rationale was "self-defence" or to protect the self from the environment and sickness. The original principles conform to those used in Chinese Medicine and at an advanced level Tai Chi includes meditation.
Here is a friend practising Thai Chi on the beach - photos by jd